News today that actor Jeremy Bulloch has died at the age of 75. Best known for his role as Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, he appeared in Doctor Who on two occasions.
The first was back in 1965, when he played the young Xeron rebel leader Tor in The Space Museum.
He returned to the show during the Pertwee era, when he played Hal the archer in The Time Warrior. Apparently he was considered for a regular companion role at this time.
Other franchise work included two different characters in three of the Bond films. He played Q's assistant Smithers in For Your Eyes Only and again in Octopussy.
Another regular role was as Edward of Wickham in Robin of Sherwood.
His iconic Star Wars role may have come about through his half-brother, who was a producer on the two films he featured in. He also had a cameo in Revenge of the Sith.
RIP.
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